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Carmel-By-The-Sea, California

Carmel-by-the-Sea, commonly known simply as Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, located on the Central Coast of California. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 3,220, down from 3,722 at the 2010 census.

Type CityPopulation 3,220

Why go

  • City in California, United States.

History

Carmel-by-the-Sea, commonly known simply as Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, located on the Central Coast of California. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 3,220, down from 3,722 at the 2010 census. Situated on the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel is a tourist destination, known for its natural scenery and artistic history.

Airports

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4.8 mi to the centre
Monterey, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Las Vegas, San Diego… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 6 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) 19 mi to the centre
30 Mortensen Ave, Salinas, CA 93905 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Marina Municipal Airport (OAR) 12 mi to the centre
Marina, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Carmel-By-The-Sea, California — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Carmel-By-The-Sea, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Monterey, California · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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